Obituaries

Franklin O. Kious

Franklin O. Kious

Jan 13, 2019

Kious, Franklin Olen, of St. Charles, MO passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 69. Husband of 43 years to Mary Kious (nee: Hunter); father of Brian Kious and Blair Buck; grandfather of Audrey, Wesley, and Rhiannon Kious, and Evelyn Buck. Franklin was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Jewel (nee: Spencer) Kious; two...

Ernst Smole

Ernst Smole

Jan 12, 2019

Smole, Ernst, 91, passed away quietly on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Ernest was born in Czechoslovakia on September 12, 1927 but lived most of his life in St. Louis, MO. He retired from Washington University. Loving husband of the late Irmgard Smole; dear father of Christa (Klaus) Boldorf, the late Guenther Smole, Margot Exner, Monica (Steve) Frank, and Rick Smole....

Mary K. Moore

Mary K. Moore

Jan 10, 2019

Moore, Mary Kathryn (NEE: Wadlow), former resident of Kirkwood, MO passed away at home in St. Ann, MO on Thursday, January 10, 2018 - less than a week before her 98th birthday. Most amazing Mother to son, John (Judy) Moore of Tucson, AZ and daughter, Maureen Moore of St. Ann, MO; Beloved Grandmother to Ashley and Melanie Moore, and Elizabeth...

Kenneth W. Worthey

Kenneth W. Worthey

Jan 10, 2019

Worthey, Kenneth Wayne, age 82, of St. Peters, MO, died on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Kenneth was born in Mexico, MO on March 1, 1936 to Buren A. and Edna L. Worthey. Kenneth was the loving husband of Rose Marie Worthey (nee: Schneider); devoted father of Karey Lynn Winton, Lisa Kay Worthey, and Krista Lee (Mark S.) Turner (nee: Worthey);...

Robert Jekel

Robert Jekel

Jan 5, 2019

Robert Frederick Jekel of Oakville, MO passed away on Saturday January 5, 2019 at the age of 79. Devoted and loving husband of 58 years to Patricia (Arzon) Jekel; loving father of Robert Mark Jekel ( deceased) and Jody (Jekel) Frederick; cherished grandfather of Anne (Beck) Jekel, Jennifer Jekel-Farrell, Robert Chad Fiedler, Noelle Jekel and Casey Fielder. Adored great grandfather...

Gary Elders

Gary Elders

Jan 1, 2019

Elders, Gary Dennis (Bud) of Ste. Genevieve, MO passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the age of 67. Devoted husband of 33 years of Michele Elders (NEE: Mitchell); loving father of Richard and Eric Elders; cherished grandfather of Bryce, Jaycob, Hayden, Emersyn, Landyn, Korbyn, Olyver, and Kailey. He is survived by three sisters, June Lewis, Geneva Royer, Carla...

Alan Abeling

Alan Abeling

Dec 31, 2018

Alan R. Abeling of Wentzville Mo passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 31, 2018 after a yearlong battle with tongue cancer.Alan was 67 years young. He was born October 18, 1951, the son of the late Harland and Jeanette (Heinsz) Abeling.Alan was a devoted husband, survived by his wife of 42 years Rita (Williams) Abeling. He was the...

Greg Hunsicker

Greg Hunsicker

Dec 26, 2018

Hunsicker, Michael Gregory (Greg) of St. Peters, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.He is survived by his mother, Mary M. Hunsicker, children Christina, Matthew, and Michael Hunsicker, his sister Mary Jo Blaze (Steve Blaze), her children, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Richard Hunsicker.Greg was born October 30, 1961, in...

Catherine Wagner

Catherine Wagner

Dec 25, 2018

A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Catherine Wagner, 73, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home December 25, 2018 surrounded by family. She currently resided in O’fallon, Missouri for the past 4 years, having moved from Fulton Missouri to be closer to family and friends. She graduated from Corpus Christi in 1963, and was a...

Sonia Page

Sonia Page

Dec 22, 2018

Sonia Alma Page (nee Klufus), of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018, at the age of 64. Loving wife of the late Peter Page; beloved daughter of the late Nicholas and Irmgard Klufus; devoted mother of Caitlin Page and Derek Page; Sonia is also survived by her cats, Pumpkin “Mr. P” & Lemon, and dogs Chloe & Sophie....

Evelyn Perry

Evelyn Perry

Dec 18, 2018

A memorial service for Nora Evelyn Odom Perry of Elsberry will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Edgewood Baptist Church at 21224 Hwy. WW, Bowling Green, MO 63334. Pastor Allen Lockard of God's House of Ministry will officiate.Evelyn, 84, passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 18. 2018. at the Elsberry Health Care Center near Elsberry. Evelyn was...

Alan Holt

Alan Holt

Dec 13, 2018

Alan Holt of Saint Peters, MO, passed away at the age of 66 on Thursday, December 13, 2018. He is survived by his beloved wife, Michelle Holt, and his dear son, Kyle Holt. Alan is preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Eldon Holt.Alan served his country proudly in the United States Navy and received an honorable discharge.  He...

Joni Owens

Joni Owens

Dec 12, 2018

Joni Owens, age 64, of O’Fallon, MO passed away in her home on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.

Devoted wife of 42 years of Randal W. Owens; loving mother of Travis (Jessa) Owens, Kari (Ted) Lynn, and Stephen (Kristy) Owens; beloved grandmother of Rebekah, Cody, Sophia, Lillianna, Molly, Xander, Gracie, Jasmine, Lorelai, Micah, and Gabbie; dear sister of Deborah Carroccio of Woodbury,...

Denise Reiter

Denise Reiter

Dec 12, 2018

Reiter, Denise (Wiseman) of Brentwood, MO. passed away on Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 at the age of 59. Loving daughter of Arlene Wiseman Johnson and Wayne Wiseman; Step daughter of J.R. Johnson. Devoted wife of Robert Reiter; loving mother of Christopher Henry; loving stepmother to Joe Reiter, Kayci Reiter and Karli Reiter; cherished grandmother of Haily, Emma, Caitlin, Caden, Jackson...

David L. Cooper, Sr.

David L. Cooper, Sr.

Dec 4, 2018

David was born June 25, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee, and passed away Dec. 4, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri.He is survived by his son David (Erin) Cooper, Jr. of Madison, Tennessee; and daughter Stephanie (Gary) Watson and grandsons Landon and Siler of Collierville, Tennessee, leaving behind a wealth of cherished memories with all of them. David passed along to his children his interests...

Dennis N. Hamilton

Dennis N. Hamilton

Dec 4, 2018

Dennis N. Hamilton,  of High Ridge, MO, died on Tuesday December 4, 2018, at the age of 72. Devoted father of John Hamilton and Michelle (Dan Gray) Reynolds Gray; loving grandfather of Jenna Hamilton, Faith (Daniel) Stautmann and Luke Reynolds; dear brother of the late Donna Stevens; former spouse of Dorothy Hamilton. He will also be missed by many nieces,...